Know your downtown parking options
Parkades
Off-Street Parking
Time limits and other restrictions still apply. Saturdays & Sundays are free in each of the three Downtown Kelowna parkades: Chapman, Library, and Memorial.
A special thanks to the City of Kelowna.
There are numerous types of parking spaces you can access when visiting Downtown Kelowna. There are on-street parking options to meet your short-term needs, and you can access off-street lots or parkades if you’re looking to park long-term (daily and monthly parking options are available).
There are four major providers of parking in Downtown Kelowna:
Visit the City of Kelowna’s Find parking to view an interactive map of parking lots in the city and see a real-time list of available parkade spaces. Register for a PaybyPhone account to make it easier to pay for parking.
Rates
On-street parking (off-season) Downtown on-street rate zone map | $1.75 – $2.00 per hour $3.50 – $4.00 (optional third hour) |
On-street parking (May 15-Sept 15) Downtown on-street rate zone map | $1.75 – $2.25 per hour $4.00 – $4.50 (optional third hour) |
Short-term lots | $1.75 per hour |
Long-term lots | $1.50 per hour $8.00 per day $8.50 per event* |
Random monthly permits | $99.00 per month |
Reserved parking | $185.80 per month |
Bike Lockers | $15 per month |
Call 250-862-8585 to confirm monthly parking rates. Rates may change without notice.
* Signage will be displayed near lot entrances on days when event parking is in effect.
Payment options
We work with PayByPhone to let you pay for on-street and lot parking in seconds. Download the app on iOS or Android, or call 1-866-234-7275.
There are three parkades in Kelowna – Library Parkade, Memorial Parkade and the Chapman Parkade – that provide short- and long-term parking options, along with event parking. Parkade rates apply from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. There is no-charge parking after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on weekends/stat holidays – except during special events (signs will be displayed near the entrance when event parking is in effect). To view real-time availability, visit the City of Kelowna’s Find parking.
Hourly rate | Daily rate | Special event rate | Clearance | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Library Parkade 1360 Ellis Street | $1.50 | $7.50 | $6.00 | 6’8″ (approx. 2 metres) |
Chapman Parkade 345 Lawrence Avenue | $1.50 | $7.50 | $6.00 | 6’10.5″ (approx. 2.1 metres) |
Memorial Parkade 1420 Ellis Street | $1.50 | $7.50 | $3.50 | 6’7″ (approx. 2 metres) |
On weekdays between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., public parking is permitted only on Levels 1 & 2. |
Pay parking is generally in effect Monday through Friday in Downtown Kelowna (hours may vary). There is no-charge for parking in the evening or on weekends and holidays (except during special events and the exceptions below).
Exceptions/Details:
On-street pay parking is in effect Monday to Saturday.
There is no charge for on-street parking in the Downtown Kelowna on Sundays or Holidays.
The following additional conditions also apply:
When an event is being hosted in Kelowna, special parking rates are offered at parkades and lots. You can view the rates for different parking locations below and also view which days event parking is being offered from month-to-month.
Lot/facility | Event rate | Hours |
---|---|---|
Library Parkade | $6.00 | See event details here |
Memorial Parkade | $3.50 | See event details here |
Chapman Parkade | $6.00 | See event details here |
Waterfront Park Lot | $8.50 (Off-Season) $1.50/hr (Summer) | See event details here |
Cawston & St. Paul Lot | $8.50 | See event details here |
Police Services Lot | $1.50/hr | Weekdays: 3-11 p.m. |
Weekends: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | ||
Water Street Boat Launch | $1.75/hr | 24 hours / 7 days a week |
City Hall Parking Lot | $1.50/hr | Weekdays: 4-11 p.m. |
Weekends: 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. |